mauli
Hawaiian
editEtymology
editFrom Proto-Polynesian *maquri.
Pronunciation
editNoun
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- life
- mauli hiwa
- choice or precious life
- mauli hiwa
- heart (seat of life)
- spirit, ghost
- Ā lele nui nā mauli o ua poʻe nei.
- The spirits of these people have flown away together.
References
edit- Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “mauli”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press
Kapampangan
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